Cherry Rides Again - 1937 Rollfast

[MattiThundrrr]

While I am building this up, I will also have a 27.5 hardtail MTB project in the works, so I will sneak a few pics of it in periodically at @OddJob 's request.

Wrong stem, no cranks, and haven't trimmed the steerer on that Manitou fork yet.View attachment 229965

Sweet Spot! Is that an 853 sticker? I'd love to try a Reynolds frame. Sick pair of Porsches in the background too

 

[gowjobs]

Sweet Spot! Is that an 853 sticker? I'd love to try a Reynolds frame. Sick pair of Porsches in the background too

Yep, this Rocker is Reynolds 853. At least, the main tubes are. I have an old Raleigh that's also based on a Reynolds tubeset.

 

[One-eyed Sailor]

While I am building this up, I will also have a 27.5 hardtail MTB project in the works, so I will

... skip a few meals for those bars. Nom, nom, nom.

 

[gowjobs]

... skip a few meals for those bars. Nom, nom, nom.

I scored those OddMonē bars a year or two ago used, and slightly trimmed in length. Had them on my Fisher CR7 before, but now the have a new home.

 

[gowjobs]

I finally got a chance to dig through some parts, and look at alternative fork options for Cherry. Hard to decide between the original truss fork and the '70s bargain basement telescopic "BMX" accessory fork. Also pictured are the crash bars and 2 speed Bendix 24" wheel.

 

[Pondo]

Love that headlight!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very hard to choose between those forks, and either one will set the style for the rest of the build...

 

[gowjobs]

Very hard to choose between those forks, and either one will set the style for the rest of the build...

I think that I will lace up the front wheel before I make my final decision on the fork.

Also, seat pic:

 

[gowjobs]

Oh shoot, I forgot to check the # while I was in the shop tonight. I will get you a pic of them before the build off is over - promise!

Look what I remembered to do!

 

[kingfish254]

The bmx forks look cool, but I like those truss forks better. Just depends on your direction for the build.

 

[gowjobs]

I am leaning toward the truss fork, as well. Going to lace up the 24" S7 wheel this week, I think, and then I'll be sure.

 

[BobbyStillz]

I think that I will lace up the front wheel before I make my final decision on the fork.

Also, seat pic:
View attachment 232578

One of my favorites! Had one on my custom spaceliner, and had TWO on a tandem I used to own. Wanted to swap the seats when I sold it, but too much of a purist.

 

[gowjobs]

While I was waiting for the groom to show up so we could go get fitted for tuxedos, I laced up the S7 for the front.

 

[OddJob]

No sense in keeping the 'bride' waiting while you wait for the groom.

 

[gowjobs]

No sense in keeping the 'bride' waiting while you wait for the groom.

My thoughts exactly. I'll true it up, and mount a brick tread Duro on there.

 

[gowjobs]

Okay. Mounted up some tires, shortened the layback seatpost a bit, and now we're here:

Some clean up to be done on the fork, stem, and rear wheel. After that... Fenders? Flick stand?

 

[Wildcat]

Look what I remembered to do!

Thanks! That helps verify my lists.

"Y" is 1937, made in the Little Falls NY factory.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I'm liking the crash bars laid down at that steep angle!

 

[gowjobs]

I'm liking the crash bars laid down at that steep angle!

I was thinking about adding a rack, and some saddle bags to fill them up.

 

[gowjobs]

Progress today will be minimal. I got distracted putting a new tire on the Shelby before I put Cherry up on the stand.